For the video or film maker looking to add more punch to their tools, pricing specials and new equipment that hit the marketplace in time for the NAB show in Las Vegas next week are already here.

I’ve picked two items of interest to the film maker, transmedia producer, or video editor: processors and memory chip sets to increase the processing capabilities and memory in Apple’s new Mac Pro that are less expensive and faster than those offered by Apple, according to the supplier, Other World Computing; and a 12 month, 0% interest offer on all Compact Prime and Compact Zoom lenses from Zeiss that will fit a wide variety of DSLRs and cinema digital cameras from Canon, Black Magic and others. Note, however, that the financing offer is for commercial clients only, and not available to individual consumers, according to the fine print. If you are interested in using a Zeiss lens for a project but don’t have the resources to purchase one, you can consider a rental from lensrental.com,  borrowlenses.com, and adoramarentals.com, among others.

First, to add processing power and memory above and beyond Apple’s offers, here’s the info from OWC:

Four Processors Available from 8-Core to 12-Core, Save Up To 31% vs. Factory

Full Service Turnkey Upgrades

MacPro--128GB-_Xeon

MacPro 128GB Xeon Offer and Memory upgrades from OWC

The OWC Turnkey Upgrade Program includes professional installation and testing by OWC’s Apple Certified technicians, shipping both ways, and options to upgrade memory, add Thunderbolt technology external storage solutions to your order and extend the included OWC one-year limited warranty to three years.

Configuration Page Displays Options and Computes Pricing
An easy to use configuration page makes the selection process fast and provides accurate pricing for desired options: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/turnkey/MacPro2013/2013_Xeon_Processor/Apple_Mac_Pro_2013

The process begins by selecting the original processor and continues with the four new processor options. Next, choose to add up to 128GB of OWC MaxRAM® certified memory, to extend the included one-year limited warranty to three years, and to add Thunderbolt technology external storage devices to the order. Return shipping is included with expedited shipping options available.

OWC Turnkey Server Class Processor Upgrade options for Mac Pro 2013 models:

  • Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 8-Core 2.6GHz* with 20MB Cache, 25% faster**, $1498
  • ntel Xeon E5-2667 v2 8-Core 3.3GHz with 25MB Cache, 41% faster**, $2448
  • Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 10-Core 3.0GHz* with 25MB Cache, 45% faster**, $2396
  • Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-Core 2.7GHz with 30MB Cache, 46% faster**, $2978

* Not available from Apple.
** Compared vs. base factory offered processor. PassMark® Software CPU Benchmarks: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html Note: Pricing includes trade-in of original factory processor.

Mac Pro 2013 Quad-Core Processor Upgrades vs Factory
OWC not only offers processor upgrades that will meet or beat factory specs but that can save up to 31% vs factory prices.

  • Intel Xeon E5-2667 v2 8-Core 3.3GHz* with 25MB Cache, $2448: Server Class processor with 10% higher CPU Clock performance vs. Factory E5-1680 8-Core 3.0GHz Option.
  • Intel Xeon E5-2690 v2 10-Core 3.0GHz* with 25MB Cache, $2396: Savings of up to 31% (save up to $1104) vs. $3500 for factory 12-core 2.7GHz model.
  •  Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-Core 2.7GHz with 30MB Cache, $2978: Savings of up to 15%  (save up to $522) vs. same factory processor option $3500.

* Not available from Apple.

Savings up to 48% Versus Same Sized Factory RAM Upgrades

OWC, offers 32GB, 64GB and 96GB, and 128GB options for the Mac Pro 2013 as part of the Turnkey Upgrade program, with savings of up to 48% compared to same sized factory upgrades:

  •  OWC 32GB Kit (8GB x 4) $449.00: Savings of up to 44% (save up to $351) vs. $800*
  •  OWC 64GB Kit (16GB x 4) $829.00: Savings of up to 48% (save up to $771) vs. $1,600*
  •  OWC 96GB Kit (32GB x 3) $1699.99 (Not available from Apple)
  • OWC 128GB Kit (32GB x 4) $2129.99 (Not available from Apple)

* Savings comparison based on Apple Store memory upgrade pricing as of April 1, 2014.

Memory upgrade kits for Apple Mac Pro are also available separately for user “DIY”installation. OWC guide makes selection easy: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Mac-Pro-Memory

OWC Turnkey Upgrade Offers Service, Options, Savings
“OWC makes upgrading easy with our full service turnkey upgrades for the Mac Pro 2013,” said Larry O’˙Connor, OWC Founder and CEO. “Not only can we upgrade your new Mac Pro with the best processors and memory, but we will give you credit for your original Apple processors and memory to save you even more. Get the best service and performance while saving up to 31% on processors and up to 48% on memory. Just send us your Mac Pro and we will return it with all the extra performance you need.”

More Savings Available with OWC Rebate Program
After upgrading with an OWC Apple Mac Pro 2013 Memory Option, customers can save even more with OWC’˙s Trade-in Rebate for the original factory memory. Receive up to $500 for Apple factory or OWC modules removed from any Mac Pro 2013 model. For complete details, see:
http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/support/rebates/memory.cfm

OWC MaxRAM Memory Certification Program Provides Comprehensive Testing and Certification By maintaining not one, but two labs with multiple Apple Mac models that encompass nearly every Apple Mac model ever made, the OWC MaxRAM Memory Certification Program determines the maximum amount of memory that can be installed in a Mac, backed by OWC’s Lifetime Advance Replacement Limited Warranty and 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.

ZEISS Compact Prime and Compact Zoom Lens Financing offer for Commercial Customers

Here’s the offer from Zeiss for their Compact Prime Lenses (as posted on their web site as of April 2, 2014);

We are delighted to reintroduce our ZEISS Compact Prime Finance Program giving you access to our entire range of ZEISS Compact Prime CP.2 and CZ.2 lenses.

ZEISS compact lens

ZEISS compact lens – Image from ZEISS

Finance the purchase at 0% over 12-months with no money down for a 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 lens ZEISS Compact Prime CP.2 set or the ZEISS Compact Zoom CZ.2 lenses. This program is available to you when purchasing
from an authorized and qualified ZEISS CP.2 Dealer. Qualifying CP.2 and CZ.2 lenses include the PL, EF, F, MFT and E mount versions as well as applicable accessories.

Lease structure

  • Zero down payment
  • $1 purchase option lease
  • $83.33 monthly per $1,000 financed (selling price/12=monthly payment)
  • The equipment must be located in the United States
  • DLL must approve all financing terms and executed documentation prior to product shipment
Program period1Lenses must be purchased from April 1 – December 31, 2014 and the funding completed by January 15, 2015.How to finance you ZEISS
  1. Place an order for the Compact Prime CP.2 or Compact Zoom CZ.2 lenses with your local dealer
  2. Fill in the credit application:
    DLL Credit Application – Zeiss CP.2 0% Financing Program
  3. Complete the Credit Application and provide to your local dealer. Additional financial information may be required.
  4. Upon approval DLL will forward the lease document package to the dealer who will coordinate with the customer for endorsement and an authorized signature.
  5. When the documents are received and processed, DLL will contact the dealer to release the lenses.
  6. If the lease is in good standing at the end of the period, you will have the option of purchasing the lenses with a $1.00 buyout.
1 Terms & Conditions – The equipment must be located in the United States. DeLage Landen Financial Services (DLL) must approve all financing terms and executed documentation prior to product shipment. Other lease financing options are also available ranging from 12-60 months. Products which do not qualify include other ZEISS lenses, such as the ZE & ZF.2 SLR lenses; lenses which are used, refurbished, demo models or returned goods; and any non-ZEISS products. Lenses must be purchased from April 1 – December 31, 2014 and the funding completed by January 15, 2015. Only financing for orders that have been approved by DLL during the program period will be eligible under this program. Orders with a delivery date past December 31, 2014 will not qualify for this promotion. Commercial use only (no consumers please), subject to credit approval by program administrator DeLage Landen Financial Services Inc. This program is subject to change or cancellation by Carl Zeiss SBE, LLC or DeLage Landen Financial Services Inc. at any time. For more information, contact your authorized ZEISS dealer or Vince Depietro (Tel: 800-957-8580 x587, email: [email protected]) or Brian Dilenscheider (Tel: 800-957-8580 x5886, email: [email protected])
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